Geotechnical Engineer (All Levels!)

Leoforce; Broomall (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce in Broomall, PA is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer (All Levels!) to contribute from field investigations through analysis, reporting, and design. The role offers responsibilities across foundations, earthwork, and site development with direct client interaction for senior engineers.

The successful candidate will hold a civil/geotechnical degree and be an EIT or PE where applicable, bringing strong communication skills and practical geotechnical experience to a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience with subsurface investigations, soil mechanics, and geotechnical analysis.
• Experience developing geotechnical reports and engineering recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret construction documents, boring logs, laboratory data, and field observations.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support geotechnical investigations and subsurface explorations.
• Coordinate and interpret soil borings, laboratory testing, and field data.
• Perform geotechnical calculations and engineering analyses.
• Develop recommendations for foundations, earthwork, retaining structures, and site development.
• Prepare geotechnical reports, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Review plans and project documents for geotechnical considerations.
• Coordinate with drilling contractors, laboratories, surveyors, and other consultants.
• Support construction observation, testing, and field investigations.
• Work with civil, structural, environmental, and other engineering disciplines.
• For senior-level candidates, provide technical leadership and communicate directly with clients and project stakeholders.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Field investigations

Technical reporting

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer (All Levels!)

Broomall,PA, US

6956053

4 days ago

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $65,000 - $175,000 per year

The ideal candidate is an EIT or PE with practical geotechnical experience who can contribute to projects from field investigation through engineering analysis, reporting, and design. Senior candidates should be comfortable taking greater ownership of projects and interacting directly with clients and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and support geotechnical investigations and subsurface explorations.
• Coordinate and interpret soil borings, laboratory testing, and field data.
• Perform geotechnical calculations and engineering analyses.
• Develop recommendations for foundations, earthwork, retaining structures, and site development.
• Prepare geotechnical reports, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Review plans and project documents for geotechnical considerations.
• Coordinate with drilling contractors, laboratories, surveyors, and other consultants.
• Support construction observation, testing, and field investigations.
• Work with civil, structural, environmental, and other engineering disciplines.
• For senior-level candidates, provide technical leadership and communicate directly with clients and project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
• Professional experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Experience with subsurface investigations, soil mechanics, and geotechnical analysis.
• Experience developing geotechnical reports and engineering recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret construction documents, boring logs, laboratory data, and field observations.
• EIT or PE preferred, with PE particularly valuable at the senior level.

A bit about us

Our client is an established multidisciplinary engineering firm providing civil, environmental, transportation, structural, and geotechnical services to public- and private-sector clients throughout the region. This is an opportunity to join an established geotechnical practice where engineers can take meaningful ownership of projects while working alongside experienced technical professionals.

Why join us?

• Established geotechnical practice: Join a team with an existing project pipeline and technical resources.
• Project variety: Work across a range of commercial, infrastructure, transportation, and development projects.
• Technical ownership: Take projects from investigation and analysis through design and delivery.
• Career progression: Opportunity for an EIT or PE to continue developing technically and taking on greater project responsibility.
• Multidisciplinary environment: Collaborate with civil, structural, environmental, and other engineering disciplines.